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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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Happy St. Paddy’s Day

Go ahead, celebrate the day of the green, but be careful. Burbank Police Department is beefing up patrols. The BPD announced in a recent news release it will be “… deploying two roving DUI patrols this St. Patrick’s Day looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs.” Also, regular police officers will be on the alert […]

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Jesse's Pride performed at Simply Coffee 940 North Lima Street Burbank March 7, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 7, 2015

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Saturday morning special: Live music in Magnolia Park

Every Saturday, Simply Coffee in Magnolia Park will be featuring live music. Today, the duo “Jesse’s Pride” entertained guests on the coffee shop’s patio with acoustic Latin, folk, blues, and jazz. Simply Coffee began offering live music for the first time last Saturday. They plan to continue providing this musical treat for patrons every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]

Friday, February 27, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, February 27, 2015

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Leonard Nimoy March 26, 1931 — February 27, 2015

“The miracle is this: the more we share the more we have.” Leonard Nimoy aka Spock Actor, director, photographer, poet, singer

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, February 17, 2015

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Quote of the Day: Michael Jordan

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” — Michael Jordan NBA superstar, author, principal owner of Charlotte Hornets Born February 17, 1963

Thursday, February 5, 2015

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In The News: February 5, 2015

New hacker victims! Sony’s Amy Pascal is heading for the door, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The co-chair of Sony Entertainment, Pascal apparently got hit with the fallout from that major cyber attack from the group calling itself Guardians of Peace — which leaked embarrassing and sensitive company documents as well as threatening havoc if “The Interview” film was release. Heath […]

Monday, February 2, 2015

video thumbnail of Middle Seat commercial

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 2, 2015

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Burbank director wins $1 million in Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” contest

For the second straight year, a Burbank resident is part of the winning team taking home the first place grand prize in the Doritos “Crash The Super Bowl” contest. Director Scott Zabielski, reportedly pulled together the required 30-second TV commercial on a budget of only $2,000, according to KTLA . The commercial is called “Middle Seat” and stars Zabielski’s own small son. […]

Saturday, January 31, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 31, 2015

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Super Bowl Sunday: Pizza, beer, and McDonald’s freebies

While the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots are gearing up for that Super Bowl XLIX showdown in Arizona, restaurants, fast food joints, and takeout places are getting ready to throw down some serious eats. Sales of beer, chicken wings, and pizza will skyrocket on Super Bowl Sunday, according to Restaurant News. Some of the big chains are offering […]

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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Students offered free tickets to see Oscar-nominated “Selma”

A movement offering more than 300, 000 free tickets to the Oscar-nominated film, “Selma,” is sweeping the country. The first of its kind program started in New York City with some African American business leaders creating a fund to send 27,000 students to see the critically acclaimed drama. The demand was so great that the fund grew to support 75,000 students.Then, […]

Monday, January 26, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 26, 2015

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Laker guard Kobe Bryant to have surgery

The Los Angeles Lakers today announced what many had expected. Kobe Bryant will have shoulder surgery. Some reports are saying this means Bryant is done for the season. Age maybe catching up with the 36 year-old veteran player who has missed a lot of games over the past three seasons due to injuries. Already there is chatter suggesting it’s time for […]